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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

Second hand piano for sale cheap.
Enquire at this Office. =
Francis Labadie and wife left
Tuesday morning for Chicago to join
their troup for the fall and winter
trip.
We desire to have all subscribers in
arrears call and settle up at once.
Corunna Journal; What Owosso
wants now to complete its happiness
is the. county seat, with Corrunna for
its 9Th ward.
Col. d. B. Anger editor CT the
Charlotte Republican, will be present
at the Bancroft reunion, Sept. Ist.
and deliver an address.
Our readers will please remember
that our paper goes to press Thursday
evening of each week. All news
items should be handed in as early
Thursday as possible.
1t is quite probable that a balloon
ascension will be among the attrac-
tons at the county fair.
The Byron correspondent of the
Corunna Journal says: The Byron
correspondent of the Owosso TIMES
was a little hasty in saying that Mrs.
Jennie Clark has returned to the
bosom of her family. Such is not
the case. Jennie is still boarding
at the Byron House, with a prospect
of staying. The boys turned out last
Thursday night and made things live.
ly and the night hideous with un-
earthly sounds on Mars hill-a re
union of one of our separated families
Gas they supposedly, was the occasion;
but they got left, as no such thing
had transpired.
John Willis shipped to D. NJ
Avery, Of Muskegon, four year old
10 Gavin colt on Monday, viii he
had been breaking.
New dry goods, dress goods, fall
styles. Opening this week. Osburn
& Sons,
Chas. E. Rigley has returned from
his northern trip, healthy and ready
for businesses.
Died, in this city, Thursday, Aug.
25th, Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Simon
Howell. She bad stroke of paraly-
sis last fall and had been sick most of
the Time since. Mrs. Howell was
born in Hinston, Welshre, England,
April 25th 1906; came to this coun-
try in 1899, settled in New York, and
shortly afterward came to this county
where she has since resided. Six
sons and daughters mourn the loss of
a loved mother-viz: VIM. and John
Howell, Mrs. Mary Foote, Mrs. Ann
Doney, Mrs. Eliza Mcdonald, of
Owosso, and Simon Howell, of Lud-
ington.
Have you seen the Sorgquatelle
Embroidery The Standard Rotary
Shuttle machine is the only machine
that does this beautiful work without
any extra attachments. Sold at Ira
G.. Curry's Hardware store.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST.

James B. Dodge one of the Oldest station
srs In Pittsburg, Pa, confessed judgment
Wednesday for t23, 700
At the national encampment of the Sons Of
Veterans at Des Moines, Iowa, Friday, Gen.
g. B. Abbott, Of Chicago was chosen com
mander-in-chief.
Jacob Sharp's attending physician de-
clares that his death is likely to occur at any
moment
Dr. N. A. Archer, professor of hygiene In
the University of Pennsylvania, was drowned
at Atlantic City Sunday.
Mrs Warren Edgarton, once widely known
as Julia DAILY, the actress, died Sunday at
Newheld, N. j., OF paralysis
The proposed organization Of iron and steel
workers under the auspices Of the Knights Of
Labor has been defeated, a charter having
been refused by Mr.. Powderly's society.
Emperor William is recovering from his
rheumatic attack DIR. Mackenzie predicts
the complete recovery of the crown prince,
although he says the curative process will be
tedious.
The United States government has re-
quested the release of Missionary Deane, who
was arrested on the island of Ponape, con-
trary to SPANS agreement to respect Protes-
aoiio ihiooioio III tiio OdioiiHo iSidhuo
Contracts for twelve additional cottages, a
hospital, and a sewerage system for the SOL
diers' home at Quincy, Ills, were awarded
Saturday night by the board OF trustees.
The aggregate costs Of these improvements
will be S124076.
DR.. Parker, Of the City temple, London, has
sailed for the United States. He will pro-
nounce eulogy upon the late Mr.. Beecher at
Plymouth church, Brooklyn, next month, and
it is not impossible that he may become Mr.
Beecher's successor
Pension warrants to the amount of SIG, 253,-
900 were issued from the national treasury
Tuesday.
Petrified human remains have been found
in an excavation at Walnut hill, Cincinnati,
supposed to be those of giants nine feet high.
The International Stove Molders' union has
resolved to demand an increase in wages
ranging from 10 to 10 per cent. all over the
United States and Canada. If the demand is
refused, a general strike will be ordered
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

BYRON
A sudden change in the weather
Tuesday.
Odell chapman was in town Mon.
day.
Estella Knapp is visiting friends in
Flint.
John Lynda has purchased beau
tiful carriage team of Prof. Norton.
Mr.. and Mrs John Powers rejoice
over the arrival of twin girls in their
family on Monday last.
Mrs. E. Lord is visiting Mrs. B. S.
Knapp in Owosso this week.
A number of our citizens took in
the excursion to Whitmore Lake last
Saturday the the weather was fine
and all had good time.
A number of the Masons went
from here on Sunday to Durand to
attend the funeral of Mr.. Lovejoy.
We are glad to say that Fred Car
penter is very much improved since
our last writing.
J. Martenis visited the county seat
last Monday on very important bust
ness.
Mr.. Richard Wrigglesworth, farm
er living five miles south of here had
stroke of paralysis, leaving him
entirely helpless. COWARD.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
West Side.

Letters received from Willoughby
Matlock indicate that he will return
to Owosso in short time. He is al
present in Atkinson, Kan.
Miss Clara Lemon, of Fenton, is a
guest at Warren Woodward's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Krause, of Sag
inaw City, were at Hugo Wesener's
Sunday.
Rev. Father Wheeler of St. Paul's
(Catholic) church, this city, has been
transferred to Detroit, and Rev. Fl.
DOMAIN, OF that city, appointed to
take charge of the Owosso and Cor.
unna churches.
F. Newman has been granted a
pension.
Miss Allie Brooks is visiting friends
in Bay City.
Station agent Worcester, has re-
turned from his eastern trip.
Nate Swarthout has opened meat
market next door to Lusk's drug
store.
Miss Maud Priest, of Detroit, who
has been visiting Miss Allie Parmelly,
has returned home.
Geo. Scofield, of the Scofield Mfg.
Co., of Ovid, and wife, visited with
Mrs. J. A. Lusk over Sunday. They
proceeded on a pleasure trip to CAL
Monday eve.
John Brooks and Edward Lusk
attended the reunion of company d.
Ist Mich. Cav, at Ovid last Saturday.
The father of Mr.. Lusk was captain
of this company.
Robbins Jr. band was to have gone
to Alma yesterday to furnish music
for fremen's tournament, but the
engagement was cancelled.
Mrs. John Lusk entertained a com.
pany of friends at her home, Wednes-
day evening. All present report an
excellent time.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
In Brief, And To The Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered liver
is misery. Indigestion is foe to good
nature.
The human digestive apparatus is is one
of the most complicated and wonderful things
in existence. 1t is easily put out OF order.
Greasy food tough food, sloppy food, bad
cookery, mental worry, late hours, irregular
habits, and many which ought not to be,
have madethe American people nation OF
dyspeptics.
But Greens August Flower has done won.
derful work in reforming his sad business
and making the American people so heal
thy that they can enjoy their meals and be
happy.
Remember:-No happiness without health.
But Green's August Flower brings health
and happiness the dyspeptic Ask your
druggist for bottle. Seventyhve cents.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
Trotters Entered for a $50. 900 sta

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. 23.-The follow
ing horses were named Monday as entries
for the grand $4,000 purse at Charter Oak
park next week: w. c. Trumble, New York,
Oh. g. Garnet, record 2:I9; William H. Nc
earthly, Lexington, KY, b. S. Patron. 2:1411(;
]. b. Lewis, Louisville, KY, b. m. Rosaline
Wilkes, 2:issl; Andrew Raul, st. Marys,
Pa, br. m. Astral, 2:1s; M. v. Wagner,
Marshall, Mich, b. m. Loretta f., 2:19;
George A. Singerly, Philadelphia, Pa, oh. &.
Prince Wilkes, 2:l9; Frederick Willetts, New
York, b. m. Mystic, 2:221l; H. c. Woodruff
Maniota, L. l., Oh. &. Dan, 2:241<.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26


capitalist, it is notnow
doubted that he is in a
very precarious state
of health. He gave q
power of attorney to
mis- son q few days ago
and this information,
which has just been
made public, satisfies
most people that Flood
does not ever expect
to resume control of
hic prn,1a,.tu H. 80
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
Now Is Your Time.

Business is rushing. Good work
tells. AS we are here three weeks
longer, do not wait until the last week,
but come now. Our elegant cabinets,
S2.5o per doz. An examination oil
our work will verify the fact that they
cannot be excelled anywhere in the
State. Perfect satisfaction guarran-
teed. Everyone pleased.
CASEY & WHITNEY,
Legislative Photographers.
Owosso branch gallery, Washington
ST., near Merell House.
w. r. LANE,
Manager.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
Mrs. Molloy Hunting Evidence.

LEAvENwoRrH, Kan, Aug. "a -Emma
Molloy, OF Graham murder notoriety, was in
the city Tuesday securing evidence to be used
in her forthcoming trial She had nothing
to say to newspaper men, and seemed desir.
Gus OF her presence not being known She was
dressed in mourning, and did not have the ap-
pearance of being principal figure in muir.
der trial
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
Resolution.

RESOLVED: By the Common Council of the
CITY OF Owosso that II is hereby deemed necessary
public Improvement, that Martin street in said
city be widened from the D., G.. ii. 4 NJ. r. r..
south to Stewart street and that strip of land s
1eet ana inches wide be taken along each side of
said Martin street and added to said Martin ST.
making said st. 49H feet wide and that said Com
mon Council intend to take the same for that pur-
pose and that said Common Council intend TO take
the same for that purpose and that said Common
Council will on the 2ith day of Sept, A. D., 1887
apply to the Justice Court of Newton Baldwin
Justices court of said city, for drawing of a
jury to ascertain the necessity for using the proper
ty SO intended to be taken. and to ascertain the
just damages and compensation, which any person
may be entitled to. II such intended improvement
be made, and to apportion and assess such damages
and compensation to, and upon all lots, premises
and subdivisions thereof, which will be benefited
by such Improvement: and be II further
Resoiyed, That a copy of these Resolutions, duly
certified by the City Clerk of said city, be published
for four successive weeks In The Owosso TINES.
The first publication to be on the Goth day of Sept:
and also that the City Marshal give such notice Of
these resolutions as is required by law.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

now 81 years of age. Until very recently he
looked forward to many additional years of
life. His death would sadly disarrange many
plans of the family, which of late has mani
Tested a great ambition for social distinction
The Floods have recently built magnificent
city and country residences. The first named
is on Mob Hill in San Francisco, and it is I'M
derstood to have cost, completely furnished
81, 100000. The latter is at Menlo park
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

NEW CARPETs.-Hartford and Phil
adelphia extra super, never so cheap
as now. Lowells wound solid on
hollow sticks are the best and also
very cheap. Osburn & Sons.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

Our summer goods are about gone
Have few parasols, wraps, silk and
Isle gloves, and shawls which will 60
Oety eheab. Osburn & Sons.
Smoke Dads yourself-Grahame &
Conner. .
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
STATE OF MICHIGAN, :.
COUNTY OF SHIAMAssEE. IS

i, Edmund o. Dewey, Clerk in and for the City
Of Owosso, in said county, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing Is true and correct copy
Of Resolution passed by the Common Council of
the City Of 0wosso, at a regular meeting of said
Council, held at the Council Rooms in said city,
August 22d, 1887, and now on record in my Office;
and that have compared the same with said origi-
nal Resolution and that is is true transcript there
from and of the whole of such original.
In witness Whereof have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said City OF
Owosso, this 22d day of August. A. d.,
1887.
EDMUND o. DEWEY, City Clerk.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO. Aug. %
Quotations on the board of trade to day were as
follows: wheat-No. August, opened and
closed U0c nominal September, opened 691<-9Sc
closed e9lfc; October, opened and closed ME.
Corn--No. August opened sIsSc nominal,
closed 4ilxc no fhihal, September, opened 41Ifc,
closed 4lM-%c bid; October, opened 42c, closed
acc bid. Oats-No. 2 August, opened 24ISc,
closed 24I1c bid; September, opened CSC, closed
247sc; October, opened and closed 255kc Pork
Year, opened and closed S1l.9o nominal; Janu.
airy, opened Sl2.45, closed Sl2.40. Lard-Au.
gust, opened $G47H nominal, closed sG.45 NOM
inal
Live stocx-The Union stocx yards report the
following range of prices: Hogs-The market
opened active and firm with prices &c higher;
sales ranged at $5.0O05.40 for light; S4.s5Q6O5
for rough; $5.1065.45 for heavy packing and
shipping lots. Cattle-Strong; 10c higher;
beeves $3400o500; cows and mixed, $175Gl275;
stockers, $a.o0@3.SO; Texans, 10000 higher,
$2.2503.50 Sheep-Steady; common. 81. 756
$50; good, ss.s50435; lambs S425QD50o
Produce: Butter-Fancy creamery, 26027c per
h.; selected dairy, 10000; packing stock, 40
13c. Eggs-Close candled, 14G114lfc per doz
Poultry-Spring chickens, 1oc per ID; old hens
&c; ducks and turkeys, $S@sc Potatoes-Ohio,
92.35026o per bbl; Illinois, $3.000825 per Dbl
Berries Backberries, $1O01150 per LOOT case;
bueberries, $l5002O0 per loot case New ap-
pies, Sl.250200 per Dbl
New York.
NEW YoRx, Aug "a
Wheat Quiet; No. 2 red winter September
801zc; do October, $3.50. Corn-Dull; No. 2
mixed cash, 5o1<05ic; do September, toc; do
October, 5oI4c Oats-Quiet; No. . mixed Au-
ust, 31I1c. Rye-Unchanged. Barley-Nominal
Pork-Dull; old mess, $150011 1888 Lard-t67o
September; s6.s5, October.
~ st. Louis.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug "a
wheat-1xc higher; No. red cash, 69szc; Sep
sember, zoe; October, INC Corn-szc higher;
cash.. so04oMc; September, ss1zc;. October,
s656c. Oats--F1rm; cash, .2l1fc; 6epsember,
241fc; October, 25>xc. whisky-elO5 Pork
Strong; $780, LArl--Ses0
Cattle-Market active and higher; fair to choice
heavy native steers - o5D450; one bunch at as
butchen' steers, for choice, oa0000o0 feeders,
far to good, S2.eO03.45; stockers, fair 70 good,
&2U00200; Texans and Indiana common grass
70 good comfcd e2.sO0a7S. Hogs Market .
shade higher; choice heavy and butchers sc1oc-
tops S5.2b05.<0; packen' and Yorkey', mo
dlunl to cboics 9lso0SU; ptes, common to
good S4.>o04o0. Sheep and LAmbs-nedium 10
prime sheep. Ssis0Aio; lamlA o4UoA0.
Toledo
ToLxpo, Ohio, Aug. a
whsst-Qu and arm; cash and Auguak
sl1<c; September. 7<3<c: October, 781<c; Dscsm-
Der, SB5<c; May, go asked Com-EAsy; ceaA
VIC asked: Nay. &c. Oats Steady; cash, -
Cbver srcd-Lower; cash eA5o; October; NO;
Dscsmbss, Nm
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
Z. L. Brewer sells Gray Bros,
ladies' fine shoes.

Persons wishing old or new ware
gold, silver or nickel plated, will save
express charges and agents commis-
sions by leaving orders ct the Owosso
Electro Plating Works, r. Knight,
Adams ST., Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26
Mr.. FLOODS CONDITION.

The Bonanza Capitalist II Very Pre-
carious State OF Health.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 10. --Although there
are many conflicting reports IS to the real
condition of James c. Flood the bonanza
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

Henri Watterson's paper,the Louis.
vile Courier-Journal, one Of the
leading Democratic papers Of the
country says; speaking of the G. A.,
R.: SIT is entitled to no more consid.
Grafton than Herr Most's club of
anarchists or communists. One, like
the other, is demanding distribution
of property and the sentiment back
of each is that of communism. If
that be treason, make the most of III"
The Standard sews from the heav.
lest to the thinest fabric without
changing the stitch, tension or needle.
Try 1t and you will buy it. For sale
by Ira G. Curry.
Strayed, onto the premises of a
farmer living near Owosso, four head
of yearlings-three heifers and bull.
Owner can learn of their Whereabouts
by calling at this Office and paying for
this notice.
Finest bath rooms in the city at
the Steam Laundry, on Main street
west.
Grahame & Conner offer their ex-
tensive Ice Cream business for sale,
as they contemplate going to larger
town to engage in exclusive whole
sale business. Will sell retail part
separately if wanted. Must be sold
within 90 days or this offer will be
withdrawn.
Everybody smoke Dads-Grahame
& Connor.
Smoke your children's Dad-Gra-
hame & Connor.
Subscribe Tor ,rHE TIMES $500 a
year, strictly in adUanee.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

Persons in need of building sand
can be supplied by leaving their orders
at the office of Woodward Bros.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

House and lot on the corner o.
Oliver and Water streets.
H. I. EDDY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

jus: s ss %s Al the :, ,'ssss .ns
s ssss sss y s':' h: have an
s+ock to show you. ,--uest stock Of Paintings :.
e sss and again have .s over 1y elegant at
from 5000 up e.oo, Of Hats, look them
before you buy
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-08-26

T0LkD0, ONO Aug. ~
whsat-Quiet and Arm; cAsh and Augusk
sl)<c; september. 7<3{c: October. 7o]lc; Deosm.
her, SB3<c; May, go asked Com-EAy; e.,
4l1<c ssked: Nay. go. Gate Steady; cssh. -.
Cbver srcd-rover; cash. elSo; october, Neo;
Docemhas, 0m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-09-17
WANTED-

Acompetent WOMAN to do cooking and
house work. No washing or ironing. Apply
at THIS OFFICE. VA
DOR SALE.-Two STOVES and several ar
II tieles of FURNITURE. Apply at No. 20
Prince George street. 9l4-lw.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-09-17

An interesting letter giving an account
of the industrial training system in the
schools of Hesse- -Darmstadt, Germany,
was recently published in Science. 10
seems that in the girls schools some kind
of needlcwork has always been taught.
'sFrom the very earliest times of school
history girls have been known to take
their knitting and sewing to school, and,
in the early part of this century, not
only the girls, but the boys also, used
to knit their own stockings ut school, y
This work, however, was performed SIM
ply for the sake Of the stockings which 1t
produced. At the present time the prac-
tical end has not been lost sight Of, but
the educational end has become the more
important The parent furnishes the
child with the needed material, which, of
course, its work may render worthless;
yet, for all this, no one complains that
the training does not pay. The first les
sons i'm sewing are the use of the thimble
and scissors, threading the needle and the
ways of holding the cloth while sewing
and cutting. 'The stitch lesson is first
performed on paper; after n while a cheap
kind of muslin is substituted Patch
ing and mending are thoroughly taught.
In the high schools the garments made by
the girls often evince a great deal of taste
and good knowledge of dressmaking.
In the boys schools of Germany indus
trial training is not usually required
branch At Darmstadt it was begun
few years ago by private citizens, who
gave such instruction outside of school
hours The results of the experiment were
so satisfactory that the institution estab-
:ishcd was made part of the public school
system. The other schools close the daily
session about 2;30. The manual train
ing is therefore given during the
latter part OF the afternoon. In
the summer time the boys are put to
work in the different gardens belonging
to the institution. At other seasons OF the
year they are engaged in the light and
plain carpetry, and in the making of such
articles as baskets, brushes, brooms, etc.
Typesetting and bookbinding arc taught
~ the advanced classes. Each boy re-
ceives a small remuneration for his work
when it is we'll done. The money is not
paid directly TO him, but is put into a saw
ings bank, and from time to time he re-
ceives his certificates of deposit, which he
carries home TO his parents for safe keep
Ing-Frank Leslie's.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-09-17
ECONOMY OF Trousers sewer.

On broadway woman might have been
seen carrying n bundle of trousers. IL
was so large that she was obliged to hold
it by string. The woman's face wore an
expression of WEAKNESS. Her dress was
shabby and of cheap material.
Prompted by curiosity, a reporter fol-
lowed her to her home. This was on the
fourth floor Of q tenement house in an al.
ley The newsgathcrer was kindly re-
ceived, but the mistress seemed embar-
rassed at the condition of her room. She
hastened to explsin that she had been
obliged to leave everything in disorder
that morning in order to get her other
work done on time. A little girl lay on
low cot and two small children were play
ing about the room.
1t was q large room, and evidently
served as a kitchen, bedroom and work
room. The furniture consisted Of a cook
stove, a cabinet with curtain in front,
bed still unnade, q sewing machine, n few
chairs and table with the remains Of O
previous meal upon il.
81 have heard Of the very small pay
you women get for yoi:r work, and
wished to ascertain it were true said the
reporter.
''Oh, / guess it is true, . said the woman.
Sometimes we don't make moro than So
or 50 q week, but once In q while By
working very late have made $O''
''How do you manage to pay rent and
live? VIII that buy your bread and but
ter9''
"WelI, we have for breakfast loaf Of
bread and a pot cf coffee. Then when
have a fire in the stove To press my work
1 cook something for dinner, and have
enough so there is some left for supper.
These little ones 90 to the market and
buy neck beef unless / have time to 20
myself, but don't 90 out much, only to
take back my work. They send it to me,
but / always take it back We buy
cracked eggs at half price, and sometimes
bread that is little s.sie, FOR you can get
two or three loayes of that kind for the
| price Of one good loaf l 1uy little pota-
toes, too, which they sell very cheap. This
neck beef is very good, and for ten cents
we can get enough for two or three meals.
Some days we get along without butter
and milk and such things. Ny rent is So
| MONTH"
| And this is butone Of the many stories
that might be told Of toll I'm a great city.
New York Evening Sun.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-09-17

The Prince OF Wales was thoroughly
sorry to lose his CHEEKY brother-in-law, the
King of Greece, at the termination of the
kings jubilee visit. Though they have
met for day or two occasionally during
the twenty -four years of their relationship,
the two men had never had an opportunity
Of seeing what Sort OF stuff tac other was
made of till now, and it is satisfactory to
know that the kings visit to Marlborough
House has sown the seeds Of a close friend
ship. The King of Greece was brought up
in the same hard school Of poverty as his
sister, and is proud Of it. Indeed, he car
ries his LONELINESS to the verge Of affecta-
lion, for not only does he dispense with
the services of a valet, but he does a great
many things for himself that other men
who don't keep valet would never dream
Of doing.
The king always brought his work bas-
ket into the smoking room before retiring
for the night, so that he might use the
half hour devoted to the nocturnal might
cap'' in replacing missing shirt buttons.
But the monarch wasn't allowed to have
it all his own way, for Prince George Of
Wales, like most sailors, is pretty handy
with the needle. and ran his uncle very
close in some of the wagers they had to-
gether as to who could sew button on
the quickest. The king is said to be
equally proficient in the art Of darnine
socks, though Of course he throws them
away when they get like that now.-Lon
don Society.